For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 905 students in Randolph County, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, MO are Northeast High School, Westran Middle School and Higbee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Randolph County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 W Martin
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2788
Cairo, MO 65239
(660) 263-2788
Gr: 6-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Westran Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
622 Harlan St
Clifton Hill, MO 65244
(660) 261-4511
Clifton Hill, MO 65244
(660) 261-4511
Gr: 6-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Higbee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Moberly Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
920 Shepherd Brothers Blvd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2680
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Renick Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Middle St
Renick, MO 65278
(660) 263-4886
Renick, MO 65278
(660) 263-4886
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt Center For Educ Success
Alternative School
1621 Gratz Brown Rd
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Moberly, MO 65270
(660) 269-8800
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, MO include Northeast High School, Westran Middle School and Higbee High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Randolph County?
6 public middle schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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